15. (11/17) Read pages 16-17 in the grammar book and write definitions and two examples each for 1) action verb; 2) linking verb; and 3) subject complement.

16. (11/18) Aristotle said that because a tragic hero is essentially admirable and good, audiences will feel compassion, anxiety, and/or grief at his or her downfall. Is Macbeth a tragic hero? Why or why not?

17. (11/28) Are “lost causes” worth fighting for? Should a person continue to strive for victory or just give up? Support your opinion with an example from real life (yours or someone else’s), such as a class you are failing, a game you are losing, a girl or guy you like but who doesn’t like you, etc.

18. Read page 20 in the Holt Handbook (grammar book), and write the definition of adverb. Then, write one example of an adverb that modifies a verb. Then, do exercise 9 (#1-10) on page 21. (You don't have to copy the sentences.)

21. Write down all the concepts and words that are associated with your word journal word.

22. (12/6) Read pages 26-27 in the Holt Handbook, and write definitions and one example each for: 1) conjunction; 2) coordination conjunction; and 3) correlative conjunction. Then do exercise 14 on page 27.